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✅ Membership Basics
What exactly am I getting for the £2 a month?
For £2 a month, you receive Public Liability insurance that protects you during official TAS hikes.
As a member/attendee, you're covered if you accidentally cause serious injury or death to another person.
As a hike host, you’re also covered for your role in managing the group - this includes legal protection if someone claims your leadership caused an incident.
To be covered, hosts must follow club safety guidance, including carrying a first aid kit and staying within their capability limits.
Does the insurance cover children?
No. Our insurance only applies to registered club members, all of whom must be aged 18 or over.
What happens if I leave the group, or get removed?
You won’t receive a refund. Your TAS Hiking Club membership will remain active until you cancel subscription.
Will you check that I’ve paid my membership fee?
Yes. To meet insurance requirements, we must ensure that all members participating in hikes are registered and have paid.
How do I prove I’m covered?
Once you join and pay, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your membership details are securely recorded and can be verified by the Club Secretary if ever needed.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes! Cancel or edit your membership HERE
⚠️ What’s Covered & What’s Not
What does the TAS Hiking Club insurance cover?
Our Public Liability insurance provides up to £2,000,000 in cover for serious incidents - such as accidental injury or death caused to someone else - during official hikes organised through TAS.
There are no restrictions on hike distance, height or duration. A long as it is classed as a 'hike' (do a a quick google search if you're unsure), it's covered.
Am I covered for hikes I go on outside of the club?
No. The insurance only applies to hikes that are organised through official TAS.
Do I need to carry a first aid kit for my insurance to be valid?
Yes. All hosts must carry a basic first aid kit.
🚨 Emergencies & Responsibility
What if the weather is bad?
Safety first! Hosts can cancel or postpone at any time. Keep an eye on the event or check group chat messages if there is one.
Who is legally responsible if something goes wrong on a hike?
The primary responsibility lies with the hike host, but group admins may also be held accountable - especially if they’ve promoted or approved the event. That’s why both hosts and admins are covered by the club’s insurance. This is also why we ask all hosts to stick to planned routes, lead within their ability, and follow club safety rules.
In an emergency, how do I access someone’s emergency contact?
Emergency contact details are securely held by the Club Secretary. In a genuine emergency, call the Club Chair or Secretary directly - the number is provided in your welcome email and member welcome pack.
Do I need to bring any documents to the hike?
No. All important documents are stored online and accessible if needed. However, we do ask that you save the Club Secretary’s phone number to your phone in case of emergencies.
🤝 Your Choice to Join
I don’t want to join your club - can I still host or attend events?
Absolutely yes! Joining the club is completely optional. The insurance is simply there for those who choose to be protected during official TAS-organised hikes. Whether or not someone becomes a club member is entirely their decision, and we fully respect that.
However, we do have a duty of care to make sure everyone, especially hosts, understands what this means
You are always welcome to attend and host events within the TAS community, insured or not. But please note: the club cannot extend liability protection to non-members. We encourage everyone to read the information provided and make an informed choice.
Can we still attend events that include non-members?
Yes. As long as the hike is organised through TAS, you’re covered - even if others attending are not club members.
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